FACT SHEET

Emergency food and Shelter Programs
February 2006

In February 2006, RCCS gave away almost 4,000 more pounds of food than it did during the same month of 2005. One reason for the increase is that RCCS gave each large family a whole frying chicken and each small household a pound of ground turkey.

RCCS is now able to purchase meat on a monthly basis. The ability to give our clients more protein has long been a goal of RCCS staff. Thanks to the generosity of those who support RCCS, that goal has been achieved.

And it is not just financial contributions that have allowed RCCS to provide its clients with more protein. Every can of soup donated is one less can RCCS needs to buy, freeing up financial resources that can be allocated to the meat purchase program. With your continued support, RCCS can continue to provide the needy of Sacramento County with nutritious food.

Traditionally, food closet fare is heavy on starches (rice, pasta and bread, which are inexpensive and easy to store), and light on protein (meat, eggs and dairy products, which are more expensive and difficult to store). So, while a chicken or some ground meat may seem a small thing to some, to a single parent working as a clerk or a senior on a fixed income, it is huge.

During the month of February, we served:

1,747 Clients

1,193 Adults

554 Children

858 Households

Total Pounds Distributed: 18, 811
Meals Provided: 23,203

Thank you for all you do to help feed the hungry in Sacramento County!